Saturday evening, November 6, 2010

“From Homelessness to Entrepreneurship: The Power of Hope, Vision and Action”

Frank O’Dea, Founder of The Second Cup

Frank O’Dea’s story of triumph over adversity and raw ambition and determination in the face of dire circumstances has inspired audiences around the world. His rags-to-riches story is truly inspiring.

From living on the street, and against all odds, O’Dea became one of Canada’s most successful and celebrated entrepreneurs, founding numerous businesses, including The Second Cup. In addition to his string of business successes, O’Dea’s achievements in the not-for-profit sector, both in Canada and worldwide, are extraordinary.

While he inspires audiences and leaves them with a renewed respect for the power of the human spirit, O’Dea does more than that. He shares with his audience the three keys that unlocked his success and shows his audiences how they can use these keys in their own personal and business lives.

Among his many honors, O’Dea is an Officer of the Order of Canada and holds two Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees, from Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, and Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, respectively. A book about his inspiring journey, entitled When All You Have is Hope, was released by Penguin Canada in 2007.